Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun caressing

1 sense of caressing

Sense 1
caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling -- (affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs))
       => foreplay, arousal, stimulation -- (mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb caress

1 sense of caress

Sense 1
caress, fondle -- (touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi")
       => stroke -- (touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard")